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Image is everything. New York Hospital's institution-wide digital imaging lowers costs and improves care
1New York and Presbyterian Hospitals Health Care System Inc., USA.
Unlabelled:
The New York Hospital-Cornell Medical Center, Manhattan: a 1,242-licensed bed voluntary non-profit hospital.
Problem:
Conventional imaging technology created expensive logistical problems between the radiology facility and the Greenberg Pavilion, a new 850,000 square foot, 11-floor inpatient tower, located two city blocks away.
Solution:
Use a picture archiving communications system (PACS) to transmit, store and archive digital images.
Results:
Increased staff efficiencies, improved patient care and reduced costs.
Keys To Success:
"Many years of planning and a full commitment from the staff."
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